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Whisky Review: Armorik Yeun Elez Whisky Single Malt

We review Armorik Yeun Elez Whisky Single Malt from Distillerie Warenghem, in Brittany, France. It's an NAS single malt named for a legendary local bog.

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Armorik Yeun Elez

Tasting Notes

About:

No age statement. Single malt. Distilled, matured, and bottled at the Distillerie Warenghem, in Brittany, France. Yeun Elez is made with malted barley from Scotland that has been peated to a level of 50 ppm. Bottled at 46% ABV. $62 USD.
Appearance:
Thin and light like a white wine.
Nose:
The nose is very light and refreshing. Close your eyes and your are standing on an ocean dune on a windy day. There are hints of brine, salt, peat, grass, and sea spray.
Palate:
Upon tasting Armorik Yeun Elez Whisky Single Malt I detected peat, honeysuckle, lemon, camphor, grapes, and rhubarb. Both the nose and palate are a touch medicinal too. It’s very warming but not hot.
Finish:
Comments:
Overall this whisky is simple and light. It’s floral and sweet. Sipping it feels like you are standing on the dunes by the bay while getting wafts of sea spray sent your way. Scotch lovers and those that tend to shy away from peat will both love it. It is definitely not as hellish as the name will have you believe. In fact, I would say it’s quite heavenly.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Melissa Jones

Melissa D. Jones is a traveler, blogger, photographer, storyteller, foodie, whiskey enthusiast, and creative entrepreneur. Her thirst for adventure and new experiences has led her to photograph all 50 states and 47 countries, a journey she chronicled in her travel book. When she's not exploring the globe, Melissa resides in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys attending events, savoring whiskey, and hiking. She has sampled over 100 different whiskies, both locally and internationally.

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